TROOPS CLEAR CATTLE RUSTLERS CAMPS IN ZAMFARA, KATSINA STATES

In continuation of the clearance of all
known camps and hideouts of cattle
rustlers, armed bandits and other criminals
in the North West geo-political region of the
country, troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army
under the auspices of Operation SHARAN
DAJI, have cleared suspected armed
bandits camps in Zamfara and Katsina
States today.
In Zamfara State, they raided and
destroyed suspected armed bandits camps
at Rafe and Ajah forests in Gusau Local
Government Area. During the operation,
the troops killed 4 bandits, while some
escaped with gunshot wounds. The troops
also recovered 5 AK-47 rifles and 11 AK-47
rifle magazine, 205 rounds of 7.62mm
(Special) ammunition and 25 rounds of
7.62mm (NATO).
In a related development, following a tip
off, the troops carried out a joint operation
in Faskari Local Government Area of
Katsina State where they arrested 17 cattle
rustlers that escaped from Zamfara State.
The troops recovered 930 cattle, 210 sheep
and 20 machetes.
Consequently, it is important to implore
members of the public especially those in
Zamfara and Katsina States to be more
vigilant and security conscious. They should
be on the lookout for those suspected
armed bandits with gunshot wounds and
report same to the nearest security
agencies.
You please requested to disseminate this
information to the public through your
medium.
Thank you for your usual cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations